Green Stuff World · Fluorescent

Fluorescent Orange Green Stuff World fluorescent paint card (#F08010)

Green Stuff World Fluorescent #F08010
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Brand Colour Delta E Match
AK Interactive LUMINOUS ORANGE 2.40 Good
Green Stuff World Go Mango 2.73 Good
Citadel (Games Workshop) Fiery Orange 4.05 Good
Citadel (Games Workshop) Thallax Gold 5.36 Acceptable
AK Interactive VOLCANIC YELLOW 6.06 Acceptable
Vallejo Model Color Light Orange (70.911) 6.75 Acceptable
Scale75 SC-93 Amber Alchemy 7.63 Acceptable
Army Painter Flickering Flame 3.90 Good
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Fluorescent Orange paint guide

Fluorescent Orange Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents

Fluorescent Orange is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Fluorescent Orange equivalent is LUMINOUS ORANGE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.4).

Fluorescent Orange is a fluorescent from Green Stuff World, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.

Quick Equivalents

  • Closest equivalent: LUMINOUS ORANGE (AK Interactive) – ΔE 2.4
  • Vallejo equivalent: Light Orange (70.911) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.8
  • Army Painter equivalent: Flickering Flame (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.9

How to Use Fluorescent Orange

This paint is typically used for:

  • Fluorescent OSL

Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around reliable, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.

Paint Behavior and Tips

Consider the following when working with this paint:

  • Coverage: reliable — affects how many coats are needed over primer
  • Dilution: controlled thinning — keeping the right ratio maintains flow and prevents brushmarks
  • Interaction with washes and highlights: always run a highlight pass to verify the tone does not shift after drying

A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.

Miniature Painting Tips

For best results with Fluorescent Orange on Warhammer and other miniature projects:

  • Use the same primer across the project to keep tonal consistency
  • Test on a spare part before applying to a full unit
  • Compare after shading and highlights, not just the base coat

Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.

Conclusion

Choosing the right Fluorescent Orange equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.

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How should you use Fluorescent Orange on miniatures?

Fluorescent Orange is a warm orange fluorescent paint from Green Stuff World's Fluorescent range.

  • Green Stuff World · Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent · #F08010

Method

This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.

Limits

Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.